Worker and Parasite
Jerry and Stably engage in a fortnightly conversation about a book they have recently read.
Latest episodes
Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 7min
Soccernomics by Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski
In this episode we discuss Soccernomics: Why European Men and American Women Win and Billionaire Owners Are Destined to Lose by Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski. Next time we'll discuss The Authenticity Hoax: How We Get Lost Finding Ourselves by Andrew Potter.
Nov 6, 2022 • 53min
Nostalgia for the Absolute by George Steiner
In this episode we discuss Nostalgia for the Absolute by George Steiner. Next time we'll discuss Soccernomics by Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski.Recording of the CBC Massey Lecture by George Steiner on YouTube.
Oct 25, 2022 • 55min
Liberalism and Its Discontents by Francis Fukuyama
In this episode we discuss Liberalism and Its Discontents by Francis Fukuyama. Next time we'll discuss Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan.
Oct 9, 2022 • 54min
Red Card by Ken Bensinger
In this episode we discuss Red Card: How the U.S. Blew the Whistle on the World's Biggest Sports Scandal by Ken Bensinger. Next time we'll discuss Liberalism and Its Discontents by Francis Fukuyama.
Sep 24, 2022 • 52min
Telluria by Vladimir Sorokin
In this episode we discuss Telluria by Vladimir Sorokin. Next time we'll discuss Red Card: How the U.S. Blew the Whistle on the World's Biggest Sports Scandal.
Sep 11, 2022 • 1h 1min
The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman
In this episode we discuss The Nineties: A Book by Chuck Klosterman. Next time we'll discuss Telluria by Vladimir Sorokin.
Aug 28, 2022 • 1h 4min
The True Believer by Eric Hoffer
The hosts discuss 'The True Believer' by Eric Hoffer, exploring the nature of successful mass movements and revolutions. They delve into the role of frustration in driving individuals to join these movements and the appeal they hold for those seeking purpose. The chapter also addresses the rise of illiberal societies and the power of rallying cries. The hosts also recommend a book titled 'America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation'.
Aug 16, 2022 • 52min
The United States of Anonymous by Jeff Kosseff
In this episode we discuss The United States of Anonymous: How the First Amendment Shaped Online Speech by Jeff Kosseff. Next time we'll discuss The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements by Eric Hoffer.
Jul 10, 2022 • 1h 2min
The End of the World is Just the Beginning by Peter Zeihan
In this episode we discuss The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization by Peter Zeihan. Next time we'll discuss The Network State: How To Start a New Country by Balaji Srinivasan.
Jun 26, 2022 • 1h 20min
The Machiavellians by James Burnham
In this episode we discuss The Machiavellians: Defenders of Freedom by James Burnham. Next time we'll discuss The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization by Peter Zeihan.
